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X-T30vs GH4

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 (2019) Starting from £399 new Best for Street, travel, everyday View X-T30
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Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.

Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.

↓ Full specifications below

X-T30 (2019)

  • Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
  • Travellers who prioritise compact size

GH4 (2014)

  • Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
  • Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
  • MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
  • Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece

Quick take: The x-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T30 (2019)GH4 (2014)
Price £399 £349
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MP 16.1MP
Video 4K 30fps 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection
Stabilisation None None (no body IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)
Battery Life 380 shots (CIPA) ~500 shots (CIPA)
Weight 383g (body only) 560g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-Mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI
Genre X-T30GH4
Portrait
8.0
7.0
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Casual
9.0
Landscape
7.0
4.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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